XL2000: Chart Axis Changes Scale in Earlier Version of Workbook (212119)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 2000
This article was previously published under Q212119

SYMPTOMS

When you open a workbook that was created in an earlier version of Microsoft Excel, and the workbook contains an xy (scatter) chart, the x-axis chart scaling may have changed so that the axis displays a greater time period.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur when the maximum value on the Scale tab in the Format Axis dialog box is increased when you open the file in Excel 2000.

WORKAROUND

To work around this behavior, change the value of the x-axis back to its original maximum value. To do so, follow these steps:
  1. If the chart is embedded, click the chart to select it.
  2. Click any time that is displayed on the x-axis to select the x-axis.
  3. On the Format menu, click Selected Axis.
  4. In the Format Axis dialog box, click the Scale tab.
  5. Change the value in the Maximum box, and then click OK.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Excel 2000.

REFERENCES

For more information about axis scaling, click Microsoft Excel Help on the Help menu, type troubleshoot charts in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topics returned.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/27/2003
Keywords:kbbug kbchart kbpending KB212119
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